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nohtenek'

Dictionary entry

nohtenek' • vi e-class • I am able (to do something, physically)

Lexicon record # 2214 | Source reference(s): R231 JE225

Special meaning or use

  • Neemee nohte'n 'w-egok' He is unable to walk JE3

Short recording (1) | Sentence examples (10)

  1. Mos kee nohtenek' 'ne-menootek'.
    I'm can't (help) pull it.

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    — Aileen Figueroa, Elicited Sentences for Phonological Patterns (JB-01-12, 2001)

  2. Keech nohtenek'.
    I have done it.

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    — Florence Shaughnessy, Sentences (LA138-026) (LA138-026, 1980)

  3. Nek sootok' kee nohtenek'.
    I feel able to do it.

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    — Florence Shaughnessy, Sentences (LA138-026) (LA138-026, 1980)

  4. Nek soo kee nohtenek'.
    I think I'm able to do it.

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    — Florence Shaughnessy, Sentences (LA138-026) (LA138-026, 1980)

  5. Neemoksue nohtenehl 'w-oole'mehl.
    They are unable to walk.

    — Various speakers, Sentences in R. H. Robins's Yurok Language (YL, 1951)

  6. Yo' keetkwela nohte'n 'we-chween.
    She is still able to talk.

    — Various speakers, Sentences in R. H. Robins's Yurok Language (YL, 1951)

  7. Keech ho'omoh tue' neemoksue nohtenehl 'w-oole'mehl.
    They are hurt and cannot walk at all.

    — Various speakers, Sentences in R. H. Robins's Yurok Language (YL, 1951)

  8. Mos kee nohtenek' 'ne-ruerek'.
    I am unable to swim.

    — Various speakers, Sentences in R. H. Robins's Yurok Language (YL, 1951)

  9. Keech ho'omoh tue' neemoksue nohte'n 'w-egook'.
    He is hurt and cannot walk.

    — Various speakers, Sentences in R. H. Robins's Yurok Language (YL, 1951)

  10. Neemee nohte'n 'w-egook'.
    He is unable to walk.

    — Various speakers, Sentences in R. H. Robins's Yurok Language (YL, 1951)